It has to be a very tasty carrot to lure me over the Sunshine Skyway. Call it bridge jitters. ...more

January 21, 2009

It has to be a very tasty carrot to lure me over the Sunshine Skyway. Call it bridge jitters. ...more

January 21, 2009

The early morning chill delighted University of Iowa fans Thursday as they rallied at Raymond James Stadium shortly after sunrise to celebrate football, sunshine and their team. ...more

January 2, 2009

The early morning chill delighted University of Iowa fans Thursday as they rallied at Raymond James Stadium shortly after sunrise Thursday to celebrate football, sunshine and their football team. "Good party. Beautiful day. Glad to be here," was how Dave Krejchi summed up the morning, a few hours before his Hawkeyes took on the University of South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. ...more

January 1, 2009

It was one of those "who was that masked girl?" moments. All right. Kelli Williams wasn't wearing a mask but the Mitchell High cross country runner zipped past some girls and surprised people when she took second in the Mitchell Invitational Cross Country Meet Sept. 27 at Starkey Park. ...more

September 29, 2008

One of our favorite Sunday outings is going to breakfast. For some reason, sitting in a quaint little cafe or bistro, sipping on a good cup of coffee and leisurely eating our way through a bountiful plate of eggs cooked to perfection, slightly buttered toast, spicy sausage and creamy grits just does something for us. Perhaps there is an omelet to be had or a hearty dish of biscuits and sausage gravy. English muffins topped with scrambled eggs, avocado, bacon and queso served with a side of roasted potatoes? We're there. ...more

June 3, 2008

SUNDAY Military/Veterans VFW Post 10209 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as follows: from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday; from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Fridays, with entertainment provided by Eddie & The Cruzers at 8 p.m. May 30 in the Hall; soup and sandwich special at a cost of $3.99 will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; and early bird specials will be offered from 2 to 5 p.m. Fridays at a cost of $5.95. The Post is located at 14937 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 352-796-0398. ...more

May 25, 2008

Recreation Chinsegut Nature Center will conduct a Map and Compass class from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Nature Center located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. The class will be presented by Chinsegut volunteers. Since seating is limited to 30 people, reservations are required. The public is welcome. For reservations or more information, call Chinsegut at 352-754-6722 or visit its Web site at MyFWC.com/Chinsegut. ...more

May 23, 2008

It sounded perfect: a fat substitute for home cooks. My husband showed me the article in Consumer Reports, and I was very interested. The product, called Z Trim, has no calories, no fat and no cholesterol, and it takes the place in recipes of oil, butter and, in some cases, eggs. ...more

November 1, 2007